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No One Is Watching: How Montgomery County’s Family Court Operates Without External Oversight, and What Happens to the People Who Notice

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

An investigation reveals a significant accountability gap in Maryland’s family court system, where civil rights complaints against judges lack external oversight and transparency. Complaints filed are often sealed and unreported, leading to systemic noncompliance without recourse for litigants. This raises critical issues about judicial accountability and the structures that enable potential misconduct.

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Is There a Real Problem at DHS, or Just Partisan Defiance?

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Recent federal court rulings criticize the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for constitutional violations, notably obstructing detainees’ access to legal counsel. This governmental overreach raises concerns regarding accountability and legal compliance. Both sides of the political spectrum must address these institutional issues to uphold the rule of law effectively.

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Courthouses Without Courts: How a $10 Billion Construction Boondoggle Laid the Bricks for ADR Tyranny

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The 1990s courthouse construction initiative, costing $10 billion, deviated from its intended purpose, evolving into a mismanaged project favoring bureaucratic control over judicial integrity. The oversight shifted decision-making away from judges to the Administrative Office, facilitating the rise of Alternative Dispute Resolution systems that undermine constitutional rights and transparency.

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